Traveling with ChatGPT has become one of my favorite ways to discover a new city, and Sofia reminded me why.**
I chose my hotel, Sofia Balkan Palace, with ChatGPT's help, and it turned out to be a great decision. Its location in the very heart of the city made everything easy. I could simply take the metro from the airport and walk a few minutes to the hotel. Sofia's metro system is clean, efficient, inexpensive, and surprisingly easy to navigate.
One of the nicest surprises was the hotel's breakfast. It was generous, varied, and of excellent quality—an enjoyable way to start each day.
Being based in the center also meant I could explore Sofia mostly on foot, wandering through its streets, cafés, bookshops, and hidden corners at my own pace. Having recommendations tailored to my interests made me feel less like a tourist and more like someone experiencing the city from within.
For a short trip, being able to choose the right hotel, understand the public transportation system in advance, and discover places that suited my tastes made a real difference.
I think I've found my ideal travel companion: ChatGPT. It doesn't carry my luggage, but it certainly helps me travel smarter.